Navy ropewalk shuts as Congress ends cordage plant
The Navy’s sole rope-producing plant, operated for decades, will close by August 1 as private industry takes over cordage supply despite protests from 71 workers most of whom are wartime veterans. Master ropemaker David Himmelfarb notes the loss impacts testing, research, and synthetic rope development. The ropewalk produced over 2.1 million miles of cordage, much of which serviced ships worldwide.
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Congress
Navy
William J. Kaes
Louis Porter
David Himmelfarb
Hely
Himmelfarb
Philippines
Central America
Constitution
Theft Charges Bind Over Four Defendants in Clanton Case
Four men were bound over to trial in Clanton Superior Court after preliminary hearings led by Judge Julius. Defendants include Willkins Clanton 37 Roscoe Jones 37 and Cedric Taylor 23 with Henry Howell 21 and others named in connection with thefts of oil filter cartridges from Wix Corporation. Taylor reportedly sold cartridges to Clanton for a case of road oil. Willkins Clanton and Roscoe Jones face receiving stolen goods charges. William Dawson of Winston-Salem paid a $300 fine for speeding. Detective Capt. R. H. Smith was in charge of the case.
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Jones
Clanton Superior Court
Julius
P. ‘Sanders
Grady B
Stott
Wix Corporation
Taylor
Henry Howell
Plyler Lake
Clanton
Cedric Taylor
R-1
Gastonia
R. H. Smithkins
S. Clanton
Lincolntonj
R-4
Roscoe Jones
John Dilt
West Fifth Avenue
Glara Street
Condiiton Law
William Dawson
Winston-Salem
Citizens urged to aid flood survivors in Gaston County
Gaston County residents are asked to donate to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund as flood-impacted areas receive federal and charitable aid. Gaston chapter chairman Leonel Brunnemer said money supports immediate needs, shelters, clothing, food, and long-term recovery, with 260 Red Cross workers already active and 12,000 homeless aided.
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Gaston County
Esti
Strick
Red Cross
Con- Cross
Tinues
Leonel Brunnemer
Brunnemer
U.jail
Faml
Gaston
Roland Harriman
American Red Cross
American Red
Coast Guard Auxiliary To Patrol River Proposed
The Coast Guard Auxiliary would patrol the river without police powers. Members wear uniforms and fly the Coast Guard flag while boats are funded by the project, with training aids and travel costs covered. Deputization to make arrests was discussed but not preferred.
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U.S
Coast Guard
Kirkley
Elizabeth City
Washington, D. C
Norfolk
Baltimore
Garrison
Coast Guard Auxiliary
U. S. Coast Guard
Sank Guard Auxiliary
Nurses Facility Planned for Gastonia Area
A new facility for nurses on front page business in Gastonia features brick and contcrete masonry, crab orchard stone facade, terrazzo corridors, vinyl tile floors, and acoustical ceilings. An all-weather roof and air-conditioning support comfort. construction costs estimate 12 dollars per square foot, with architects emphasizing quality materials and modern systems for area schools and offices.
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Gastonia
Garrison
Bessemer City
Chapel Grove
Bakers
Lincoln
Academy
Stewart
Jary School
Louise Hodgson
Myrtle
Ross
Jenkins Heights
Arlington
Peedin
Mite
Green
Green — East of ‘Gastonia, Highland Elementary, Plint Groves
Armstrong School
Alice Kinney
Ransor School
Ravle Ravle am Beginnings On Front Page Vacation Theme
The fragment references a front page piece about work life and facing vacation end. It discusses leadership identity versus employment status, then pivots to inheriting money as a solution, suggesting counting wealth while awaiting next vacation. It notes gossip around inheritances from family members and arrangers.
Price of Yarn Hiked One Cent in South Mills
Recent wage increases in textile plants in Gastonia and across the South have driven cotton yarn prices up by about one cent per pound. Harold Mercer of Firestone Textiles Inc and Fred Smyre of Smyre Manufacturing Co report mills raised yarn prices to fund pay raises, with continued strong buying and expectations of small further increases as market activity remains brisk.
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Gastonia
South
New York
Harold Mercer
Firestone Textiles Inc
Smyre Manufacturing Co
Fred Smyre
Ex Attorney General Dies
SYOSSET New York William De Witt Mitchell 80 a Democrat who served as U S Attorney General under President Herbert Hoover died yesterday at his home here Mitchell a native of Winona Minnesota had been practicing law at St Paul Minnesota when in 1919 he became regional counsel for the U S Railroad Administration In June 1925 he was appointed solicitor general for the United States Funeral services were held The body was taken to Gainesville Ga for burial He was survived by his wife and family
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Syosset
William de Witt Mitchell
U. S
Herbert Hoover
Mitchell
Winona
I Minn
St. Paul
Minn
U. S. Railroad Administration
Morris Infant
Calvin Coolidge
Golfer Achieves Two Birdies On One Hole
Long Beach golfer Frank Harvey stunned spectators at Recreation Park by making two birdies on a single hole. His drive struck two blackbirds feeding on the fairway, a feat described as impossible by many but accomplished through a remarkable shot.
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Long Beach
Calif
Frank Harvey
Long Beachy
Recreation Park
Harvey
Mitchell and the Lindbergh Case and Grain Ration Note
In 1931 Mitchell offered full government aid but highlighted federal jurisdiction limits in the Lindbergh Kidnaping case which prompted passage of a federal kidnap law. After leaving office, he joined a New York law firm in 1933. A separate dispatch notes Red China imposing a strict grain ration for its 100 million city residents and measures to boost grain flow to cities.
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Mitchell
New York
Tokyo
China
State Council
Peiping Radio
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Connecticut
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Wray Junior High School
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PET — Carnation — Borden
U. $. Coast Guard
Parker
Tonette
Revlon’s New
Price
Athletic Supporters
Soap Sale
Swan Soap
IN Graham
Acores
Playtex
Smith’s
Tuvala
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